DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco reported third-quarter profit of $27.5 billion on Nov. 5, down about 15% from last year as low oil prices ate into its revenue.
November 5, 2024Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
Parts Maker Schaeffler to Cut 4,700 Jobs on Auto Woes
Schaeffler AG will cut about 4,700 jobs in Europe and close two sites as a deepening slump at Volkswagen AG and other German carmakers ripples through their supply chains.
November 5, 2024World Demand for Diesel Likely to Fall
The world’s demand for diesel is forecast to fall this year, a rare event for the fuel that powers swaths of the global economy.
November 5, 2024Harris, Trump Campaigns Make Final Push Before Election Day
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump delivered their closing arguments to voters heading into Election Day as their campaigns draw to a conclusion.
November 5, 2024US Taps California for CHIPS for America R&D Facility
Sunnyvale, Calif., will host both a research and development semiconductor facility and serve as joint headquarters for Natcast and the National Semiconductor Technology Center.
November 4, 2024Uber Proposes 6% Pay Cut for NYC Drivers
The company wants the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission, which sets minimum driver pay, to reduce the per-mile rate in its driver pay formula by 6.1% to $1.277 from the current $1.360.
November 4, 2024What Is Clearinghouse II?
Learn what FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse II means for drivers and carriers. This short video explains the key updates and compliance requirements.
November 4, 2024Nikola Q3 Losses Halve as Hunt for More Funding Ramps Up
Losses at truck maker Nikola more than halved year on year in the third quarter as a result of record sales, cost cutting and the absence of expenses incurred in the year-ago period.
November 4, 2024Dockworker Lockout Begins at Canada’s Largest Ports
Dock employers in British Columbia shut out workers Nov. 4 after a union’s strike notice, bringing trade to a halt across Canada’s busiest and third-busiest ports.
November 4, 2024US South Set to Surpass Canada in Lumber Production
The shift reflects how a key Canadian resource sector has declined due to U.S. duties and other challenges, including wildfires, land-use regulation and insect infestations.
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